Refractive Surgery

Deepinder Dhaliwal, MD, LAc, explores advancements in managing Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy, highlighting Descemet stripping only (DSO). Long-term outcomes show promising results, supporting DSO as a viable alternative to traditional donor-tissue-based keratoplasty procedures.

A time line marked by innovation, collaboration, and improving patient outcomes.

The DOG recognised Heidelberg Engineering founder Christoph Schoess, Prof Herbert Kaufmann, and Prof Ioannis G. Pallikaris

In a study, a team of Chinese researchers looked at the mechanisms behind the development of EI and explored effective treatment options.

The Summit will feature 18+ course hours and an extensive resource library to support practice adoption of AT IOLs

The LYNX-2 Phase 3 study is evaluating phentolamine ophthalmic solution 0.75% for the treatment of decreased visual acuity under low light conditions following keratorefractive surgery

The device is intended for use for LASIK vision correction surgery for myopia and myopic astigmatism.

According to the company, Phase 3 startup activities are underway, and the clinical trial is expected to start in the first quarter of 2024.

Procedure can reduce scleral biomechanical stiffness and rejuvenate dynamic range of focus.

Light-adjustable lens in patients with previous RK: Improved visual and refractive outcomes after cataract surgery.

Clear communication, transparent priceing, options are key to positive experience

Language can drive understanding, trust, and better outcomes for patients

New laser is designed to deliver low-energy treatment with ultrashort pulse duration.

Warren Foust, chief operating officer of STAAR Surgical, discussed the company and looked toward the future at the 2023 ASCRS annual meeting in San Diego.

Stephen Coleman from Coleman Vision in Albuquerque, New Mexico, spoke with the Ophthalmology Times© team discussed the long-term outcomes with LASIK using the iDesign 2.0 software.

Procedure offers sharp contrast to cutting procedures without risk, pain, or drama.

ICLs offer a strong surgical correction option for some patients.

In a presentation at the EnVision Summit 2023 in Puerto Rico, Sumayya Ahmad, MD, pointed out that for patients with lower Schirmer’s scores and corneal staining, PRK may be a good choice. If the dry eye can be treated preoperatively and the eye has no staining, surgeons can consider LASIK.

At the EnVision Summit Ophthalmology 2023 in Puerto Rico, Eva Kim, MD, made a presentation titled "ICL and Clear Lens Exchange: Choosing the Right Approach."

Mark H. Blecher, MD, dives into his AAO 2022 topic: "One-Year Visual Outcomes Following Monocular Implantation with a Small Aperture IOL."

Physicians can use navigational tools to attain a much more immersive perspective.

Catching up after ASCRS 2022, Ora's Caitlin Black, senior director and therapeutic area head of medical devices, talks about the next generation of ophthalmic device therapies and diagnostics, clinical trial updates and new innovations that are most exciting for presbyopia treatment.

Newer generation formulas generally outperformed older generation formulas, with SRK/T performing the best of older formulas, especially when using TK values.

Lens thickness and anterior chamber duct values obtained by Lenstar can be improved by SpikeFinder to reduce errors in measurements.

Older generation non-LVC formulas show marked improvement upon using TK values vs K, while multivariable non-LVC formulas did not consistently improve.

Jonathan Solomon, MD, shares his personal experience using the Beyeonics One exoscope, highlighting what makes this tool stand out.

Results concluded that K did better than TK in a variety of situations.

Edward Hu, MD, PhD, looked at 812 toric IOLs utilized of various platforms, concluding a low total toric rotation rate at 2.1%.

The study assesses and compares the accuracy of IOL formulas using keratometry (K) and total keratometry (TK) values obtained by a swept-source OCT biometer (IOL Master 700) in eyes with previous PKP prior to cataract surgery.